"In December, I obtained information that Japan had been told by Hitler that the pact between Russia and Germany would be torn up in August or September and that Japan should fight also." Sir Victor said turning. to the Russo-German war, Hitler did it earlier last month. considering the weather conditions in Soviet Russia and the latter did not expect it. Asked about his opinion on the outcome of the struggle. he said that Russia would not lose the war although she might be beaten militarily in battles. Hitler was going to undergo difficulties experienced by Japan in the China war, he said, as Stalin was determined to carry out the "scorched earth" policy.
Sir Victor took pains to explain how Japan could mot fight the United States, and he believed that Hitler might turn his attention to Japan after finishing his Russian campaign, Although admitting that he has more Japanese friends now than before, he said. "Td hate to be Japan", after reviewing the present international situation. 1f Hitler got hold of Russia whom he has to develop following the war. he would probably ask for the Japanese fleet, giving Japan a free hand in everything she desires until after he has beaten the United States. Although Sir Victor. did not think that Japan has been fooled so far, he was of the opinion that Hitler hag fooled so many that he might similarly victimize Japan, Japan should not fight the United States lest she, should not be able to obtain any help from Washington in case she is tooled.
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